Being There
Peter Sellers gives the performance of his career as Chance, a middle-aged gardener who's led a sheltered life and whose thoughts and behaviour are totally shaped by television. When fate puts him in contact with business and political leaders, his innocence and silence are viewed as genius. Utterly beguiling. Shirley MacLaine and Melvyn Douglas co-star; written by Jerzy Kosinski, from his story.
Year: 1979
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Comedy, Paul's Favourites, Based on..., Spiritual Cinema, Black Humour, Disabilities
Country: USA
Director: Hal Ashby
Starring: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Warden, Melvyn Douglas, Richard Dysart, Richard Basehart
Duration: 130 Minutes
Rating: PG - Sexual references.
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